Use our layers tool to find nearby restaurants, shops, and hotels. Geologic map and sections of the lees ferry area, coconino county, arizona south half. Lees ferry in page arizona camping adventure part 2. You can bring your own flies, however our lees ferry fishing guides carry a full supply of currently producing patterns and clients never pay for flies that are used, lost, or destroyed through use. Ownership of the ferry operation fell into the hands of lees wife, emma, a capable woman who operated the ferry and farmed the ranch for several years.
Lees ferry is a premiere fishery located in northern arizona on the colorado river above the grand canyon. It was one of the rare sites for some 250 miles where one could cross the colorado river. Lees ferry also known as lees ferry, lee ferry, little colorado station and saints ferry is a site on the colorado river in coconino county, arizona in the united states, about 7. Its a unique geographic location with regards to the river, because its the only spot for hundreds of miles where you can easily access both sides of the river. Lees ferry is a prime spot to build relationships with special customers and reward productive employees. Marble canyon outfitters lees ferry fishing guides. This isolated outpost was once the only place to cross the colorado river for hundreds of miles. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Lees ferry page 2020 all you need to know before you. We booked with lees ferry anglers and terry gunn, popularly known as the legend due to his unmatched level of experience 32 years and knowledge of every nook, cranny and trout hang out in the river. Campers can look forward to the paria unmaintained trail, as well as rafting the colorado which is a popular activity in the area. Mu husband is great at flying by the seat of his pants, i however, am a planner. Find the cheapest nearby gas stations and prices in lees ferry, az.
Take one with you as firestarter for a tenyear expedition. Of the 7 natural wonders of the world, only one has great fishing for wild rainbow trout. Book your trip with lees ferry on the fly fishing guides. Lees ferry, cocnino, arizona mormon historic sites. Our rates include boat, guide, fuel, lunches and 8 hours on the water. We are specialists at dealing with corporate entertainment, incentive trips, team building and continuingeducation fishing trips. Come experience this amazing year round fishery, with gin clear water and amazing navajo sandstone cliffs youll see why our guests keep coming back. Lees ferry is located in the glen canyon national recreation area. Lees ferry and spencer trail lookout arizona alltrails. In recognition of its importance, lees ferry has been partially restored.
Also called arizona route 89a, this road winds past lees ferry, through house rock valley, up and over the kaibab plateau where visitors can. Plenty of facilities for those who want to launch and. A natural corridor between utah and arizona, lees ferry figured prominently in the exploration and settlement of northern arizona. Lees ferry, cocnino, arizona mormon historic sites foundation. Oct 31, 2019 i took a group of 8 fly fishermen to lees ferry may 4, 2015, ranging in ability from beginner to advanced. A storied stretch of river predating fly fishing because of its access, it remains famous today because of that same trait. Lees ferry lodge is located within the southwests grand circle.
Lees ferry is a tiny settlement next to the colorado river at the end of a side road 6 miles from alt us 89 in north arizona, not especially interesting itself but surrounded by some remarkable scenery. Grand canyon rafting with oars lees ferry phantom ranch. We offer guided fishing trips at lees ferry on the colorado river in northern arizona, both fly fishing and spin fishing. This book is a must for anyone interested in lees ferry, arizonaa ferry crossing on the colorado river where sooner or later every single cowboy, outlaw. It will rise up and devour anything else ever written on lees ferry. We cover safety, knots and rigging, equipment, casting, flies, entomology, and drifting. The lees ferry campground is a perfect spot for exploring local sites and historical wonders unique to arizona.
Northern arizona guide service lees ferry trout fishing the. A shuttle service on the colorado river at lees ferry and glen canyon for kayaks, canoes and rafts. Get directions, maps, and traffic for lees ferry, az. Its a unique geographic location with regards to the river, because its the only spot for hundreds of miles where you.
Evelyn brack measeles a history of the river crossing used by mormons, miners, and the military during. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Lees ferry is one of the few places where you can go to be at river level instead of viewing it from above, as is more usual. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running and is accessible yearround. Geologic log of the colorado river from lees ferry to temple bar, lake mead, arizona pages. It was great to watch and hear the water rushing by and to experience the coolness on a hot day. Your raft trip ends at historic lees ferry, where youll board our buses for the ride back to river headquarters. Take the road to lees ferry off rte 89a just west of the navajo bridge.
Most raft trips start at lees ferry, near the city of page, arizona located in the north central part of the state about 144 miles northeast of the grand canyons south rim, but you can choose from several options for types and lengths of raft trips. The complete guide to fishing and boating the colorado river below glen canyon dam no nonsense fly fishing guides by dave foster and pete chadwell oct 1, 2005. About 45 minutes south of page, arizona at the southern end of lake powell in the glen canyon national recreation area, theres a pretty national park service campground called lees ferry campground that backs up to the vermilion cliffs with plenty to do in the area. Generalized columnar section of rocks exposed in the lees ferry area, coconino county, arizona. Lees ferry is the only place within glen canyon where visitors can drive to the colorado river in over 700 miles of canyon country, right up to the first rapid in the grand canyon. Throughout the book detailed maps direct fly and spin fishing and show points of history, boating and geologic landmarks and access to the natural history of the area and beauty. Gregory crampton, lees ferrydesert river crossing 1992. To your professional guide, the river is a road map with rainbow trout at the end of the line. We are arizonas largest fly fishing outfitter and oldest fly shop at the crown of the grand canyon.
Lees ferry historic site is the only place within glen canyon where visitors can drive to the colorado river in over 700 miles of canyon country, right up to the first rapid in the grand canyon. Dave also describes the settlement of lees ferry and the canyon lands of northern arizona. Grand canyon rafting with oars lees ferry diamond creek. It was worth the side trip back because we could stop in marble canyon also to take in the changing landscape. While most rvs crowded near the bottom of the campground to get a glimpse of the river below, we took a spot in the upper half where the sites were farther apart and the drone of generator noise at a minimum.
Lees ferry lodge at vermilion cliffs provides quiet and comfortable lodging for travelers in scenic northern arizona. A natural corridor between utah and arizona, lees ferry figured prominently in the. Each of our guides are patient and competent instructors, with passion for sharing their experience and knowledge of fishing. Discover lees ferry and lonely dell in marble canyon, arizona. The restaurant is open all day with service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Book a day with a lees ferry guide and get handson experience on everything fishing as well as catch fish. He died before he finished reworking his massive narrative into book form, but. We provide backhauling services from lees ferry upriver to just below the glen canyon dam.
Paddle watercrafts, not to exceed 16 in length, including kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and rafts may be backhauled. The turnoff is just west of navajo bridge that crosses the colorado river. Geology of the lees ferry area, coconino county, arizona. Lees ferry is also mentioned as one of the stops in the film stagecoach. Lees ferry guided fishing trips marble canyon outfitters. Lees ferry campground in marble canyon, az was a fantastic place to spend the week. The paria river enters the colorado river at lees ferry.
You will find some of the most spectacular landscape in the southwest united states. Activities lees ferry lodge at vermilion cliffs arizona. Grand canyon tours from lees ferry grand canyon deals. Our authentic, midcenturybuilt lodge at lees ferry provides comfortable accommodation with majestic views of northern arizona. Lees ferry history glen canyon national recreation area u.
By this time, the mormon church was well aware of the importance of lees ferry as a link between settlements in arizona and utah. F or more than 200 years, lees ferry has figured prominently in utah and arizona history, and in the history of the colorado river, at which the place is located, fifteen miles south of the utaharizona border. Camping by the colorado river in lees ferry campground in. Lees ferry history glen canyon national recreation area. A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and nonresident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in arizona. Lees ferry, the namesake of arizonas most famous fly fishing destination, is 15 miles of glorious colorado river tailwater. The colorado river starts in arizona at the base of glen canyon dam and the 15 mile run to the boat ramp is called lees ferry.
To the uninitiated, fly fishing the colorado river at lees ferry is like casting a needle in a haystack. Antelope canyon, lake powell, and glen canyon with river rafting 53 usd 539. This book is a must for anyone interested in lees ferry, arizonaa ferry crossing on the colorado river where sooner or later every single cowboy, outlaw, indian, and zealot in the old west passed by. Grand canyon tours from lees ferry lees ferry, arizona is a small town located on the colorado river a few miles south of the border between utah and arizona. Lees ferry anglers and cliff dwellers lodge serves flyfishers, grand canyon rafters, hikers, and travelers from around the. We can accommodate groups of up to 30 people on the river and 40 at the lodge. Geology of grand canyon, northern arizona with colorado river. Lee, a mormon settler with 17 wives who established a ferry there in 1871 whilst in exile following his role in the massacre of 120 emigrants near st. Horseshoe bend rafting experience wilderness river. Lees ferry sits at the base of vermilion cliffs national monument in one of the western united states most spectacular settings. Dec 29, 2019 feature on a winter day, lees ferry in arizona is a serene place a showcase of a wide, slowly flowing river contrasted by surrounding towering red rock cliffs. Gas stations and gas prices in lees ferry, az mapquest. Information on this site was converted from a hard cover book published by university of.
The area of northern arizona and southern utah includes the grand canyon, zion, and bryce canyon national parks. Whatever you choose, book early waiting lists can be lengthy for these popular voyages. Glen canyon dam was finished in 1963, creating lake powell upstream and lees ferry downstream. Lees ferry is not a town, but rather a semiwilderness site in a canyonfloor setting. After two nights in zion national park, we headed towards page, arizona to find a new campsite. Come experience this amazing year round fishery, with gin clear water and amazing navajo sandstone cliffs.
I have been fishing at lees ferry since 1985 and i am delighted to report this amazing 17 miles of river has reclaimed its spot as one of the top tail water fisheries in the western united states. Our horseshoe bend rafting trips are completely familyfriendly. Buy enough copies and use it as a building material. We jotted down a few options for areas to camp, and were so happy to end up in lees ferry campground on our way to lees ferry, we stopped at a campsite in glen canyon on the beach. Book a day with a lees ferry guide and get handson experience on everything.
Its the perfect adventure for the doit yourself boater. Paddle watercrafts, not to exceed 16 in length, including. Northern arizona guide service lees ferry trout fishing. Lees ferry and lonely dell marble canyon, arizona atlas. Feature on a winter day, lees ferry in arizona is a serene place a showcase of a wide, slowly flowing river contrasted by surrounding towering red rock cliffs. This guide to fly fishing lees ferry is indispensable for the angler and intrepid visitor to the marble canyon. Lees ferry page 2020 all you need to know before you go. Lees ferry and the vermilion cliffs, near page, arizona.
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